That phrase there, “made himself nothing,” is actually the basis for a lot of false teaching. Some translations rightly put it, “He emptied Himself.” Then the question becomes, emptied Himself of what?

Biblical prophets performed miracles to establish their credentials. Muhammad, the founder of Islam, actually believed Jesus was a prophet who performed miracles, including raising the dead. However, in the Koran when unbelievers challenged Muhammad to perform a miracle, he refused. Unlike Jesus, miracles were not a sign of Muhammad’s ministry.